Toyota Corolla vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Toyota Corolla · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length178.3 in
- Height58.5 in
- Wheelbase102.4 in
- Curb weight2,530 lb – 2,550 lb
- Width66.9 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Corolla is 1.0 in shorter (178.3 in vs 179.3 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 3.2 in narrower (66.9 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Toyota Corolla is 1.1 in taller (58.5 in vs 57.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Corolla has a 0.9 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 101.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 718 lb heavier (2,540 lb vs 3,258 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 718 lb heavier (2,540 lb vs 3,258 lb)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 3.2 in narrower (66.9 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Toyota Corolla is 1.1 in taller (58.5 in vs 57.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Corolla has a 0.9 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 101.5 in)
- Length: Toyota Corolla is 1.0 in shorter (178.3 in vs 179.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is shorter by 1.0 in Check garage fit for Toyota Corolla · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is narrower by 3.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Corolla — Based on length × width (Toyota Corolla)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Corolla | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.3 in | 179.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Width | 66.9 in | 70.1 in | 3.2 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 57.4 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 101.5 in | 0.9 in |
| Curb weight | 2,540 lb | 3,258 lb | 718 lb |
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